Ouachita Parish School System looking at additional $2 million in cuts

8:56 PM,
Apr. 23, 2012

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The Ouachita Parish School Board's finance committee on Monday discussed ways to reduce costs another $2 million for the upcoming fiscal year.

The board has already has $2 million in cuts identified and an additional $5-6 million possible through staff reduction.

Committee members approved delaying the purchase of band uniforms for two years saving about $150,000. In the past, each school has purchased band uniforms on a rotating basis, but with the budget cutting measure, uniforms will not be purchased until the 2014-15 school year. ...